X220t -- What do these outlet specs mean?

Ok folks, I've been lurking on this forum for a while and the time has finally come to chuck the bucket and buy a college subnotebook for my math degree. I have it down to two contenders: An Alienware M11x or a ThinkPad X220t from the Lenovo outlet.

With the Alienware, I get a graphics card at the cost of a nice screen, a user replaceable battery, an excellent CPU (the i7 in the Alienware is OK but not as good as the other), a pentablet screen (which I have use for) and an excellent keyboard. Because of all of these drawbacks I'm leaning towards the ThinkPad. The only thing that is keeping me from dropping my wad of cash on it this instant is these few little discrepancies I have noticed:

In the outlet descriptions of a few X220ts, I notice the screen is either listed as a '12.5” HD WXGA (1366 X 768) IPS, MultiTouch LED' OR a '12.5” HD WXGA (1366 X 768) IPS' (No 'MultiTouch') I was wondering if the non-multitouch screen meant that it is the Gorilla Glass outdoor viewable display.

The second thing is the processor. Many of the X220ts in the outlet store contain i7 2620M CPUs instead of 2640Ms as are being sold now. Are these significantly different processors or are they comparable in performance or what?

It'd be great if someone could clear this up for me, thanks!!!

 

All X220 tablets have an IPS screen. If it truly has an outdoor screen, it should clearly list it as such. Not sure about listings that inexplicably have "multi-touch" missing but I'm thinking they do have multi-touch, but not outdoor.

Not sure on your 2nd question as the i5 2520M seems to have the best balance of power and battery savings for me, at least.

 

Right, that's what I assumed but from what I've seen there have always been two choices: a Multitouch screen or an Outdoor screen. (someone please correct me if I am wrong...) Since it's not listed as MultiTouch I assume it's the outdoor gorilla glass one?

Ok awesome about the processor. From the specs it's just a 100MhZ difference so NBD anyway.

Thanks

 

Lenovo Outlet has a strict return policy, where unless they make a mistake in listing specs, they will force you to pay 15% restocking fee. If laptop is defective, they expect you not to return it, but instead get warranty service.
In other words, once you buy the laptop, you're stuck with it.

On the contrary, Dell Outlet has a better return policy, where if you find something defective, they'll give you a full refund.

Just be aware of this in making your decision.

 

I have had both the m11x and currently have the x220t. They speak to different markets and needs. Both will get similar battery life and have good build quality. Get the x220t if you will use the touch screen and use the system for productive work. One annoying thing about the m11x is the screen quality is poor and has a glossy finish.

x220t advantage
Better screen (by a mile)
Touch screen with excellent viewing angels
Keyboard
many different battery options (slice battery)

m11x advantages
GPU
general looks
build quality is similar to the x220t

Wait till tomorrow and see what deals come up. The m11x will probably be cheaper as last year Dell cut the price on that system significantly.

 

maybe use the eGPU on the X220t and play game through that when needed.